Photo by Tim Huether Bennett County High School students from left: Liv McMillan, Madi Waln, Raven Heathershaw and Clara Weber did a nice job on their presentation to the Bennett County School District Board Monday night. They are involved in the Teacher Assistant Program and informed the board of how it works and what they have experienced through it.

Photo by Tim Huether Bennett County High School students from left: Liv McMillan, Madi Waln, Raven Heathershaw and Clara Weber did a nice job on their presentation to the Bennett County School District Board Monday night. They are involved in the Teacher Assistant Program and informed the board of how it works and what they have experienced through it.

BCHS students impress with presentation

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
By Tim Huether The Bennett County School District Board of Education meeting Monday night began...
Photo by Chris Docter Help support our senior citizens and pick an ornament off of the Gingerbread tree.

Photo by Chris Docter Help support our senior citizens and pick an ornament off of the Gingerbread tree.

Pick an Ornament, Provide a Meal

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
By Chris DocterOne of the best things about Christmas time is that it gives us all the opportunity...
Photo by Chris Docter Eighty back packs of food were gathered during the Bennett County Schools Food Drive held November 17-20. The food was distributed to those in need after school Monday, November 24.

Photo by Chris Docter Eighty back packs of food were gathered during the Bennett County Schools Food Drive held November 17-20. The food was distributed to those in need after school Monday, November 24.

Bennett County Elementary School Food Drive a success

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
By Chris DocterBennett County Elementary School collected eighty back packs worth of food in their...
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Photo by Taylor Risse The snowflakes were hung on the light poles with care, in hopes that Christmas would soon be there! Christmas is fast approaching and the Lacreek Electric crew helped Martin get ready for the Christmas season as they hung the snowflakes on Wednesday.

Photo by Taylor Risse The snowflakes were hung on the light poles with care, in hopes that Christmas would soon be there! Christmas is fast approaching and the Lacreek Electric crew helped Martin get ready for the Christmas season as they hung the snowflakes on Wednesday.

Christmas is back in Town

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The scene has been set for a perfect Christmas season.
Photo by Chris Docter The new Bennett County Director of Equalization/Assessor-Appraiser, Diana Merchen-Lipford says she has long awaited an opportunity to escape the rat race in the Sturgis area and move to her family’s ranch.

Photo by Chris Docter The new Bennett County Director of Equalization/Assessor-Appraiser, Diana Merchen-Lipford says she has long awaited an opportunity to escape the rat race in the Sturgis area and move to her family’s ranch.

Bennett County hires new Director of Equalization and Assessor

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
By Chris DocterDiana Merchen-Lipford may have grown up in the Sturgis area, but her heart has...
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Sports 

Photo submitted The Bennett County middle school girls basketball team won the Western Great Plains Conference tournament in White River over the weekend.

Photo submitted The Bennett County middle school girls basketball team won the Western Great Plains Conference tournament in White River over the weekend.

BC Middle School Girls champ of BB conference Tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
By Larry GauerThe annual middle school Western Great Plains girls basketball tournament was played...
Photo by Taylor Risse The Bennett County Lady Warriors brought home the fourth place title from the 2025 State B Volleyball Tournament held in Rapid City, November 20-22. The Lady Warriors played their hearts out and made their fans proud. We are proud of you! See more from the tournament in the souvenir tab.

Photo by Taylor Risse The Bennett County Lady Warriors brought home the fourth place title from the 2025 State B Volleyball Tournament held in Rapid City, November 20-22. The Lady Warriors played their hearts out and made their fans proud. We are proud of you! See more from the tournament in the souvenir tab.

Lady Warriors secure 4th place title at State B Volleyball Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Obituaries 

Judith Simmons

Judith Simmons

Judith Simmons

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Judith Anne Simmons, 81, of Martin, passed peacefully from this world on Sunday, April 19, at...
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